As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Weld Inspector in Fresno, CA is $53,226, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,024 weekly, or $4,436 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Weld Inspector in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Weld Inspector in Fresno, CA vary widely, spanning from $43,726 to $62,710. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,253) and 75th percentile ($58,190), while top earners (90th percentile) make $62,710 per year. This $9,937 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Preventative Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Fresno Weld Inspector often earn 9.2% higher than national averages. However, Fresno currently ranks 338 statewide for Weld Inspector job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Weld Inspector Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $43,726 Fresno, CA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $48,253 Fresno, CA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $53,226 Fresno, CA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $58,190 Fresno, CA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $62,710 Fresno, CA June 01, 2026
25% $48,253 10% $43,726 90% $62,710 75% $58,190 $53,226 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Weld Inspector ?

Weld quality assurance is the use of technological methods and actions to test or assure the quality of welds, and secondarily to confirm the presence, location and coverage of welds.[original research?] In manufacturing, welds are used to join two or more metal surfaces. Because these connections may encounter loads and fatigue during product lifetime, there is a chance they may fail if not created to proper specification....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Weld Inspector in Fresno, CA. The base salary for Weld Inspector ranges from $48,253 to $58,190 with the average base salary of $53,226. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,559 to $66,791 with the average total cash compensation of $58,217.
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About Fresno, California    Fresno (/ˈfrɛznoʊ/ FREZ-noh; Spanish for "ash tree") is a city in California, United States, and the county seat of Fresno County. It covers about 112....More

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